15 Firwood Fold

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15 Firwood Fold
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Firwood Fold cottages in Bolton
15 Firwood Fold is located in Greater Manchester
15 Firwood Fold
Location within Greater Manchester
General information
Town or city Bolton, Greater Manchester
Country England
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Completed 16th century

15 Firwood Fold is a 16th-century house in Bolton, Greater Manchester (grid reference SD732111). It is a Grade II* listed building and according to local tradition is the oldest inhabited house in Bolton.[1] It stands separate from the other houses in Firwood Fold.

The house was originally built in a medieval style using the cruck construction technique, whereby A-shaped oak trusses on stone bases were covered in wattle and daub and thatch. It was later renovated and clad in stone.[2] One of the trusses can be clearly seen in the gable end.

No 15, Firwood Fold from rear

See also

References

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  2. Bolton Council information board, Firwood Fold


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